A Healer’s Journey

Chapter 31 Opened Eyes.

A tall and burly elderly man in his seventies walked over with a smile.

It was none other than the head of the underground world of Walund’s Southern Region- Theoden Wahlstrom.

He made his debut when he was fifteen and became a follower of Dominic Johnson. When he was in his twenties, he was forced to return to his hometown-Bellridge-to develop because of an incident. By the time he reached his thirties, he had conquered the underground world of five states in Southern Region.

Three years ago, he was poisoned with a deadly poison, and Finnegan cured him.

Finnegan’s gaze darted from the glowering Alisha to Theoden, who walked over with all smiles. Finnegan asked, “Hey, I was sure… How is it you only have a few months left to live?”

Upon closer inspection, Finnegan realized Theoden was surrounded by a dark aura, despite being energetic. It was a sign the latter was dying soon.

Although ancient medical practices focused on the skills of observation, listening, questioning, and feeling, observing the patient’s facial features was a compulsory course. And with the legendary techniques of Primordial Pharmacopoeia given by his mentor, Finnegan could instantly tell Theoden was surrounded by a death aura.

The smile on Theoden’s face was stiff. “Dr. Larkin, I admit I’ve sent Alisha to trick you before, but you mustn’t joke about this.”

If someone else had said the same thing. Theoden would have lost his temper. Since Finnegan was the one who said it, the former felt uneasy.

Alisha chimed in, “Mr. Larkin, please don’t frighten my grandpa.”

“I’m not joking. Originally, your grandpa is able to live until he’s ninety years old, but now he only has three to five months left to live,” Finnegan said grimly.

Realizing Finnegan was not joking, Alisha asked nervously, “Grandpa, do you feel uncomfortable?”

Theoden thought carefully and said, “I’ve been feeling great ever since Dr. Larkin treated met three years ago. I don’t even have any minor illnesses. Dr. Larkin, is there really something wrong with me?”

“Come here.”

At that, Theoden moved closer to Finnegan, feeling uneasy.

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to his eyes, which made his eyesight ten

stronger

duo’s anxiousness was amplified when Finnegan explained grimly. “It’s the bad aura around you that’s reducing your lifespan. I need you to

Mr. Larkin,

to explain in just a few sentences. Bring me

room first.”

not joking. Hence, the former told Alisha to bring

his room.

feet. It had a bedroom, a study, and at hundred-square-meter lounge. The interior design was vintage. The pieces

saw a shrine placed against the wall at the front of the lounge. It had a

Hermes come from?” asked Finnegan

it to me a while ago. He said it’s a relic from seven hundred

“It’s indeed a relic, but it’s not

like us to worship Hermes.

course not. It’s just that his eyes

confusion, “Mr. Larkin, could you explain a

It brings luck when his eyes are closed,

can take a look if

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the Wahlstrom duo examined the statue’s eyes. Sure enough, they were filled

the latter ruefully, “Does that mean I’ll only have a few months left to live?”

my grandpa, Mr.

burn this at a church. I was just wondering… How is it

his gaze at Finnegan’s words. “It’s a little

had a rough idea when he remembered the statue was gifted by Seth, the underground

involved in the underground world, Finnegan instructed, “Get rid of this statue first. After that, I’ll use acupuncture to strengthen and recover your energy. I’ll also readjust

you for saving me once again, Dr. Larkin. I’ll do everything I can to help you if there’s anything you need in the future.”

already late at night when Finnegan returned to his room after being treated warmly by Theoden.

that he realized it was out of battery. He quickly charged it. Immediately, dozens of messages flooded in. Five of them were notifications of Bernice’s missed call.

arrived at Bellridge? What are

you busy?

up on pursuing me? Why are you ignoring me when you haven’t succeeded?